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1990 Pro Set FB Box question?
giantsfan20
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Was wondering on the 1990 FB pro set wax boxes how can you tell which version came first etc. If i recall their was some with a gold trim on the bottom and some were all white. Thanks for an replies on the subject.
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Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
<< <i>"No gold borders represents the first printing run, gold borders represents the largest portion of the printing run, and the gold borders with Super Bowl XXV program ad the latest run in the printing" >>
I have personally debunked this recently. As it stands, it's a mixed bag with no absolutes regarding which box bottom produces what. I see far less white bottom boxes than gold border or super bowl ad ones.
Collecting Robin Ventura and Matt Luke.
<< <i>"No gold borders represents the first printing run, gold borders represents the largest portion of the printing run, and the gold borders with Super Bowl XXV program ad the latest run in the printing" >>
I have personally debunked this recently. As it stands, it's a mixed bag with no absolutes regarding which box bottom produces what. I see far less white bottom boxes than gold border or super bowl ad ones.
Collecting Robin Ventura and Matt Luke.
6 yr update does this above still true NO way to tell?
Thanks for any replies.
I haven't opened any series one in the last year or so but I think it still stands that the production outline goes:
1st run boxes: white box on bottom
2nd run boxes (aka longest print run): gold borders around white box on bottom
3rd run boxes: (aka final print run): super bowl ad on bottom
That said, I have opened tons of boxes (and a case each) of all three types and there is definitely cross over in terms of which variations you'll find...for MOST variations. Some are only found in early or late boxes. Many of the "common" (or 1-2 star rarity) variations are the most plentiful version and ran through first and second print runs, in some cases still turning up in the super bowl ad boxes. Conversely, there are late run corrections that have turned up in mid-run boxes as well.
which boxes are easiest to pull the Lombardi Holo?
WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
None of them, it's a very difficult card to pull (probably more so today) and there wasn't/isn't any data tracking of the box types they were coming out of. There are many backdoored and "unnumbered" copies floating around out there now too.
ahhh ok! still have to rip from time to time!
WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
A lot of previously thought to be rare variations from Pro Set junk have turned out to be fairly plentiful or regularly available for sale. This is the list of Pro Set rarities as far as I can tell post-blogging and collector/seller awareness of the last 7-8 years or so:
1989 Pro Set FB McMahon, Byner and Riggs C and D versions (binder issue only)
1989 Pro Set FB James Jefferson 'scouting photo' version (may not exist, shown in Pro Set book)
1990 Pro Set FB Lud Denny 338 (non pack issue)
1990 Pro Set Paul Gruber 'missing most of name and position on back' version
1990 Pro Set Steve Young 666 (non pack issue)
1990 Pro Set Dexter Manley yellow/missing bio version (print error)
1990 Pro Set Dexter Manley 'substance abuse' version
1990-91 Pro Set HK Shawn Burr missing text on back
1990-91 Pro Set HK Chris Nilan, Chris Chelios, Phil Housley, Dale Hawerchuck 'No Trade Snipe'
1990-91 Pro Set HK Jaromir Jagr 'red blotch' version (print error)
1991 Pro Set FB 12th National Prototypes (convention issue)
1991 Pro Set FB Mike SIngletary 3D Acetate (unknown origin)
1991 Pro Set FB Zorich, Ismail, A. WIlliams, D. Lewis 'gray stat box' versions
1991 Pro Set FB Chuck Knox 'CYAN only NFLPA logo on back (team set issue only)
1991 Pro Set FB Bo/Barry Show 335 with faint/missing registration mark on back
1991 Pro Set FB Gelbaugh, Garrett, Wilkerson, Baker WLAF missing boxes around stats
1991 Pro Set WLAF UK Set Bobby McCallister
1991 Pro Set WLAF 150 Set Chamberlain/WIlkerson missing boxes around stats
1991 Pro Set WLAF 150 Set Chamberlain/WIlkerson missing one box around stats